I was curious if I could feel a difference compared to my Nobile, as their measures are pretty similar. Well, their are different. The conditions was a bit choppy, and the Skywalker board just rode super smooth! It has a bit wider stance than my Nobile, but it only took a few minutes to adjust. Planed easily and jump really nice. I found the landings "softer" on the knees.

I am not a super expert in going upwind and have sometimes had a little difficulties on the Nobile in more marginal conditions. Yesterday I had no problems, but I did also have okay power in the kite.

So all in all I am very satisfied with my purchase. If you have the opportunity, you should really give it a test run. I think you'll like it !!

Gear: SCREAMER 7/9/12/14 for Free Style. Not to forget the SCREAMER 10 LTD for my one go kite.SURF 8 & 12 for the waves. RENEGADE 6.5 and 9 for all around kiting. And some times I use my son's JUNIOR PRO 4 when it blows 45+ for the waves.Just try the EPICKITES and you will see for yourself.

Dr.Rosen,
I am very happy that you like the Skywalker 131x40 cm. You know that you can choose between the DIMITRI PRO COMP or the DIMITRI PRO RIDERS. The only differences is the narrow stances and the bigger fins.
If you have a chance you should try the 127x42 DIMITRI PRO COMP.
Any way enjoy your new board.

I understand that there is wider stance, but is that just a comfort thing? or do yo actually gain something from wider stance riding? I dont know whether my stance is considered wide or not...i am 6'2" so I don know which I shouldg get, pro com or riders. cool graphics though

mz16 wrote:The pro riders board wont break though will it? Other than stance and fins there are no significant differences between riders and comp?

The rails are different. Rider has a softer rail, that will give you a softer ride and maybe a little less spray. The larger fins on rider makes up for the loss of edge. I think, that the stance is the biggest differents, but I think you gotta try it out for your self. Go for the stance you like.

In general I like a large stance for better pop. But that's just me and that might not be true for you...